Speaking of change: Oldenborg’s demolition reshapes 5C multilingual community

Following the demolition of the Oldenborg Center for Modern Languages and International Relations over the summer, Pomona College relocated its language and residential programming across campus while construction began on the new Center for Global Engagement (CGE). Students and Language Residents said the move changed the close-knit residential community and informal interactions that developed when language housing, dining and language operated in the same building.

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Language Residents Anya, Manxi and Alessia on the joys and struggles of sharing language and culture at the Claremont Colleges

Language residents, such as Anya Doglio (CMC), Alessia Griesi (Scripps), and Manxi Wang (Pomona), are integral to the 5C foreign language program and beyond. Residents go beyond teaching language conversation classes by hosting study breaks, cultural events, and leading language tables, making them vital resources for students interested in exploring different cultures and languages

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